Installing Cedar For A Round Roof

Cedar breather creates a space between the cedar shingles and the roof.

Installing cedar for a round roof.

Maintain the broken bond pattern throughout the roof and ensure a 5mm gap is left between each cedar shingle. Ridges see our available ridges here. The rustic all natural wood expands and contracts depending on the season and is susceptible to water damage if proper precautions aren t taken. This space allows the shingles to dry more quickly preventing warping and cupping prolonging the life of the shingles.

Cedar roofing is a beautiful material but it can be tricky to work with. My parents came to visit this summer and i was able to put my dad to work. As there will be no visible roofing batten during the installation use a chalk line to highlight the batten position to aid nailing stapling in the correct position. Cedar breather comes in 200 square foot rolls and should be installed over the roofing felt with nails or tacks.

Out of all the various roofing materials available on the market cedar shakes and shingles stand out for balancing functionality durability and aesthetics. A cedar shingle roof can add a lot of rustic charm to an outbuilding or in this case to a well house. I would strongly recommend you hire a licensed and insured roofing contractor to perform the installation for you. Cost can add up quickly especially if you re a novice and have never attempted a cedar shingle roof installation before.

After i installed the cedar shingles on the roof i started attaching the cedar siding to the side of the clubhouse. Place special v shaped cedar shingles on the ridgeline at the top of the roof. This made the process go a lot faster as i didn t have to keep climbing up and down the ladder etc. On the left side of the page in the blue section under the heading supporting documents you will find our care maintenance brochure or click here for more information.

What every homeowner should know about cedar roofing maintenance cedar roofing maintenance. Installing the cedar siding. However these generally have to be steam bent by a professional roofing contractor to ensure they fit the exact dimensions of your roof. Install them after the other shingles are installed on the rest of the shed roof.

Protect your new cedar roof by avoiding these mistakes as you plan your install. You can buy curved wood shingles typically made from cedar. This document will help you with the installation of your cedar shake and shingle roofs. Cedar shingle roof total average cost per square foot.